Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria
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Impact: The Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria has increased its gold holdings to $3.5 billion, diversifying its foreign reserves and strengthening macroeconomic stability by purchasing domestically refined gold in Naira.
Mar 04, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria announced a significant increase in Nigeria's net foreign exchange reserves, reflecting the success of its policy reforms and improved foreign exchange management.
Mar 02, 2026 · 8 articles
Regulatory
The Nigeria — House of Representatives (Nigeria) has directed 11 electricity distribution companies, including Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, Ola Electric, Jos Electricity Distribution…
Impact: The Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria is the institution to which the N55.42 billion loan must be repaid. It is also mandated to create a loan recovery committee with the Nigeria — Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria, is currently on trial for an amended 20-count charge including criminal breach of trust, forgery, abuse of office, and conspiracy, amounting to…
Impact: The Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria is the institution from which $6.23 million was fraudulently withdrawn. The event highlights significant internal control failures and potential corruption within the bank.
Apr 27, 2026 · 34 articles
Regulatory
The Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency (Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency) and the Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria (Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 13, 2026,…
Impact: Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria signed an MoU with Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency to receive weather and climate data, which is crucial for inflation monitoring, agricultural sector assessment, and broader economic policy advisory functions.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Access Holdings announced the suspension of dividend payments for the 2025 financial year, despite achieving a record N1 trillion in profit before tax. The company, through its Group Managing Director Innocent Ike, clarified that this…
Impact: The Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria issued guidelines (Section 7.1 of CBN Guidelines for Financial Holding Companies) that initially constrained Access Holdings' dividend payments, which has since been resolved.
May 06, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria revoked the operating license of Heritage Bank Limited, initiating the liquidation process.
Jan 12, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Jim Ovia, the founder and group chairman of Zenith Bank, retired on May 5, 2026, after completing his mandatory 12-year tenure as a non-executive director and chairman, in compliance with the Nigeria — Central Bank…
Impact: The Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria's corporate governance regulations mandated the retirement of Jim Ovia from Zenith Bank and approved the appointment of Mustafa Bello.
May 05, 2026 · 16 articles
Business
FirstHoldCo, the parent company of FirstBank of Nigeria, is seeking to raise N253.099 billion in fresh capital to achieve a N1 trillion paid-up capital base. This strategic move, championed by Chairman Femi Otedola, aims to…
Impact: The Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria sets the minimum capital requirements for banks. FirstHoldCo's chairman, Femi Otedola, is publicly advocating for the CBN to raise the minimum requirement for international banking licenses to N1 trillion.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
FirstBank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Nubank Plc, has appointed Dr. Julius Omodayo-Owotuga as an Executive Director, effective May 13, 2026. This strategic move, approved by the Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria, aims…
Impact: The Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria approved the appointment of Julius Omodayo-Owotuga, reinforcing confidence in FirstBank of Nigeria's governance transition process.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
FCMB Group Plc has appointed Adepeju Adebajo as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board, with formal approval from the Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria. This appointment is aimed at strengthening FCMB Group's corporate…
Impact: The Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria formally approved the appointment of Adepeju Adebajo to the Board of FCMB Group, fulfilling a regulatory requirement.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria is represented on the technical committee, contributing to the financial and regulatory review of the project.
Apr 09, 2026 · 10 articles
Regulatory
Tunde Ayeni, the former chairman of the defunct Polaris Bank Limited, has been arrested by the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. He is being investigated for alleged money laundering, misappropriation,…
Impact: The Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revoked Polaris Bank Limited's operating license in 2018 due to its financial distress and inability to recapitalize, leading to the creation of Polaris Bank.
Apr 24, 2026 · 26 articles
Business
Fidelity Bank reported a 45% increase in gross earnings to N1.52 trillion for the 2025 financial year, driven by higher interest income and foreign currency revaluation gains. The bank's shareholders' funds surpassed N1 trillion, bolstered…
Impact: Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria set the minimum capital requirement for banks with international authorization, which Fidelity Bank exceeded through a private placement.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, ordered the final forfeiture of multi-billion naira assets and investments belonging to Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, the convicted former acting Accountant-General…
Impact: The Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is mentioned as domiciling the EFCC Recovery Account, which received a refund from Chukwunyere Nwabuoku.
May 13, 2026 · 10 articles
Regulatory
Dec 03, 2025 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Dec 08, 2025 · 7 articles
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Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria signed MoU Japan — Japan Meteorological AgencyNiMet, CBN Sign Data Sharing MoU
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Godwin Emefiele approved withdrawal Nigeria — Central Bank of NigeriaGodwin Emefiele $6.23M Fraud Trial
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Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency signed MoU Nigeria — Central Bank of NigeriaNiMet, CBN Sign Data Sharing MoU
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Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria withdrew fundsGodwin Emefiele $6.23M Fraud Trial
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Nigeria — House of Representatives (Nigeria) directed Nigeria — Central Bank of NigeriaNigeria DISCOs to Refund...
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Nigeria — House of Representatives (Nigeria) approved creating Nigeria — Central Bank of NigeriaNigeria DISCOs to Refund...
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Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria revoked license Polaris Bank LimitedTunde Ayeni Arrested for...
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Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria approved appointment Mustafa BelloJim Ovia retires from Zenith Bank
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Bola Tinubu appointed investigator Nigeria — Central Bank of NigeriaGodwin Emefiele $6.23M Fraud Trial
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Access Holdings resolved issue Nigeria — Central Bank of NigeriaAccess Holdings Suspends...
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Femi Otedola called for raise Nigeria — Central Bank of NigeriaFirstHoldCo N1 Trillion...
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Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria suspended officialsGodwin Emefiele $6.23M Fraud Trial
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Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria approved appointment Julius Omodayo-OwotugaFirst Bank appoints Julius...
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